West Virginia · Rock climbing · Morgantown

Jekyll and Hyde Area

Jekyll and Hyde Area in West Virginia has 9 climbing routes.

9 routes
V2 – V12
Bouldering · Trad

Best time to visit Jekyll and Hyde Area

Best months: July–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    40° / 24°

    15 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 26°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 33°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    65° / 42°

    14 wet

  5. May

    74° / 52°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 60°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 64°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 63°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 56°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    66° / 45°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    54° / 36°

    12 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 29°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Morgantown Hart Fld, WV, 4.8 mi away at 1,240 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Jekyll and Hyde Area is a climbing area in Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with several routes and trails within a short distance. The area is known for its mix of bouldering and traditional climbing. Of the nine routes listed, six are boulders and three are trad, with grades ranging from V2 to V12 on the V scale and from 5.6 to 5.11a on the YDS scale. Rock City Arete is a V2 boulder, and Cumulonimbus Sit (Project) is a V12 boulder. Popcorn and Weathered Morality are both V7 boulders. For a change from the rock, the Rattlesnake Trail and Ridge Trail both start about 0.1 mile away, and the Rhodo Cave climbing area is about 0.4 mile off. The Tomb Raider Area is about 0.6 mile away.

Routes (9)